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$12.6 Million for Marine Highways

On December 13, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded $12.6 million in grants to nine marine highway projects across the nation under the America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP).  The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) — the unified voice of seaports in the Americas — is pleased to see funding directed at seaports and marine highway programs to help address supply chain disruptions and increase the movement of goods along navigable waterways. AMHP grant funding ... [+]

Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced that it is accepting applications from eligible and qualified institutions to apply for a Centers of Excellence (CoE) designation, which will recognize and support community or technical colleges and maritime training centers that prepare Americans for careers in the maritime ... [+]